Tips to help children read better.

Remember that every child learns at their own pace and in their own way, so be patient, supportive, and encouraging throughout the process.

  • Read aloud to your child.

    Reading aloud is one of the best ways to help children develop their reading skills. It exposes them to new words, sentence structures, and storytelling styles, while also fostering a love of reading.

  • Encourage them to read on their own.

    Encourage your child to read on their own as much as possible. Provide them with books that are appropriate for their reading level and interests, and create a comfortable and quiet reading space for them to do so.

  • Build phonemic awareness.

    Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words. It's an important foundation for reading, so help your child build their phonemic awareness by playing word games, reciting nursery rhymes, and practicing phonics skills.

  • Teach sight words.

    Sight words are commonly used words that children should be able to recognize instantly, without having to sound them out. Teach your child a list of sight words and practice them regularly.

  • Provide positive reinforcement.

    Praise your child for their reading efforts and progress, and provide positive reinforcement to keep them motivated.

  • Make reading fun.

    Make reading a fun and enjoyable experience for your child by incorporating games, activities, and rewards. For example, create a reading challenge or offer a reward for finishing a book.

  • Work with a tutor or reading specialist

    If your child is struggling with reading, consider working with a tutor or reading specialist who can provide individualized instruction and support.